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Dr. Tu Hong, MD

Dr. Tu Hong, MD

Urology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Tu Hong, MD is a urologist in Tulare, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hong has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaweah Health Medical Center and Tulare Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

919 E Merritt Ave Tulare, CA 93274

Make an Appointment

(559) 686-0690

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Dr. Hong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hong

3.1
25 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
48%
48%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
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1 star
44%
44%

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The WORST ever!!!!
The worse two hours of unnecessary waiting ever wasted in my life
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sheila Griego – Jan 04, 2024
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Wife runs the show, she is a horrible person and the staff follows her lead. Dr has too many patients, way overbooked, very sick people in that office, and treated poorly by that staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
3 others found this helpful
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Disgusted – Mar 30, 2023
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I needed a vasectomy and Dr. Hong was highly recommended to me. I felt comfortable with Dr. Hong. The surgery went fantastic, better than I expected. It started on time, no waiting. He made sure I was comfortable before getting started and listened and graciously responded to my request for more numbing medication. The recovery was great as well (I iced and rested for two days). On the follow up visit I did wait longer than expected, but I feel this is normal for all doctor offices.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Patient from Visalia – Apr 12, 2021
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I’ve had to see this doctor three times and each time I’ve waited for over an hour. The last time I waited for an hour an a half. His waiting room is so full of people that you have to wait outside or in your car. Why he overbooks with no regard for his patients time is beyond disrespectful. I will never be going back to this office or physician. Unless you have all day to wait for a doctor I would definitely not go to this one.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Pt. w/ a full time job! – Mar 24, 2021
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I like doctor Hong, run a very busy business Yes the wait time can be long But how do you tell someone with an emergency to wait And let an non emergency go He is good at what he does I have cancer,,,,,, I would not go anywhere My life depends on it
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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S.gilbert – Dec 28, 2020
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My 88 year old husband was made to wait 2 hours to be seen. When asking an employee if this kind of wait was usual the reply was "well, you can always go somewhere else". The doctor paid scant attention to my husband's treatment, type of medication or condition. We will not be going back to Dr. Tu-hi Hong.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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EXETER – Feb 11, 2019
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My husband sees Dr. Hong. We have recieced excellent treatment those reviews seems extreem. It is a wait, but he is very curtiouse and the staff has never been rude to us. He picked up the ball in my husbands bladder cancer care and is doing a great job!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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leloyoalot in visalia, CA – Oct 09, 2018
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Dr. Hong would probably be a better MD if he didn't try to see 70 patients an hour. For the 2 minutes he'll actually spend with a patient he appears to be pretty knowledgeable. His office staff and wife seemed to be under the impression that they are doctors as well so if you ever call his office expect the staff to be rude and non-compliant.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Tulare, CA – Apr 07, 2017
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Horrible experience all they care about is the money, not their patients! His wife is office manager and runs the show the doctor has no say so. I was warned by others not to go due to very rude staff - lesson learned!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
16 others found this helpful
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J.halim in Visalia, CA – Jul 05, 2016
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Horrible! He doesn't care about his patients
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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DE in Visalia CA – May 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tu Hong, MD is a urologist in Tulare, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hong has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated...read more

  • Urology

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  • Letterman Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Silas B Hays Army Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1980

  • Tripler Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Urology
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Locations

Practice

Office919 E Merritt Ave Tulare, CA 93274
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Practice

Office1924 S Court St Visalia, CA 93277
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Tulare Regional Medical Center

    869 N Cherry St
    Tulare, CA 93274
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